Bicycle Parking Guidelines: Campus Accomodations An APBP Webinar Series David Amiton, University of Washington Lynn Frosh, Microsoft Corporation Phil Miller, APBP Spring 2013 Campus parking More than just a webinar on parking Discussion of institutional culture Partnerships public, private & non-profit Today University of Washington, Seattle Microsoft Corporate Campus, Redmond, WA Bike Rooms APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 1 of 28 1
Bicycle Parking at the University of Washington APBP Webinar Series: Institutional and Campus Bicycle Parking Programs UW Transportation Services David Amiton damiton@uw.edu Campus Context Transportation History Modal Goals Need for Change Data & Policy Support Service Delivery Future State Supporting Efforts Urban 42,000 students 26,000 staff and faculty Northwest culture Progressive transportation Constrained Infrastructure Topography Water bodies Context APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 2 of 28 2
City University Agreement Transportation History Washington Commute Trip Reduction Act Presidents Climate Commitment Campus growth tied to staying within traffic limits: 8,270 vehicle trips to campus in the AM peak 9,782 vehicle trips from campus in the PM peak 12,300 parking spaces on campus Motivated by neighborhood concerns Required large employers to reduce SOV commute trips. Resulted in the creation of U PASS, a comprehensive Multimodal transportation program UW commits to greenhouse gas reduction. Carbon neutral by 2050, including Scope 3 indirect commute emissions. Creation of Commuter Services integrates administration of all commuter programs and services 1983 1991 2007 Modal Goals 1990 Current 2020 Goal 31% 4% 33% 1% 45% 2% 19% 15% 23% 34% 24% 25% 8% 10% 21% 9% 6% 41% 20% 10% 28% Drive Alone Transit Rideshare Bicycle Walk Other UW commute mode share over time 55% Need for Change 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 1989 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 Reduced Impact Modes: Transit & Ridesharing Carbon Neutral Modes: Bicycling & Walking Drive Alone APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 3 of 28 3
Need for Change Improved campus access for Enhanced national reputation for parents, donors, alumni, and sustainability community $71M in land returned to the Reduced cost of tuition for students institution for higher and better Bike and car parking to support land use recruitment & retention of faculty >$28M parking construction cost Robust commuter benefits to avoidance support retention of staff Compliance with state and local Enhanced neighborhood relations regulation If all goes well we ll find that perfect house on the Burke Gilman Trail Current Mode Split 1% 19% 24% Need for Change $25,000,000 Transit Program Costs $20,000,000 9% 6% 41% $15,000,000 $10,000,000 Drive Alone Rideshare Walk Transit Bicycle Other $5,000,000 $ We need a U PASS moment for bicycling Data & Policy Support People bicycling to the University of Washington over time 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Students Staff Faculty Count of parked bikes Linear (Count of parked bikes) APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 4 of 28 4
Data & Policy Support Covered parking areas average 62% utilization, compared with 54% for uncovered parking areas. Covered parking areas represent 61% of high utilization locations (>80% utilization) but represent only 50% of total locations and 52% of total capacity. Uncovered parking areas represent 64% of low utilization locations (<5% utilization) but represent 50% of total rack locations and 52% of total capacity. Data & Policy Support Student Not interested Neutral Interested Uncovered 68% 21% 11% Covered 7% 13% 80% Secure 22% 20% 58% Staff Not interested Neutral Interested Uncovered 73% 18% 9% Covered 17% 19% 64% Secure 22% 14% 64% Faculty Not interested Neutral Interested Uncovered 69% 22% 8% Covered 13% 19% 68% Secure 19% 15% 66% Park 1 Park 2 Park 3 4 Park 4+ Student 52% 26% 18% 4% Staff 89% 10% 1% 0% Faculty 79% 16% 4% 0% All customers prefer covered and/or secure parking to uncovered racks Students are particularly attracted to covered bicycle parking Staff and faculty favor covered and secure parking equally Data & Policy Support Provide bicycle parking in two ways: Covered bicycle racks (the greater of 24 spaces OR 10% of faculty, staff, and paid student employees plus 5% of student classroom capacity) Secure bicycle parking in building rooms, exterior bicycle lockers, or bicycle houses (the greater of 10 spaces OR 3% of faculty, staff, and paid student employees) APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 5 of 28 5
Service Delivery Bicycle Parking Bicycle Racks Bicycle Shelters Bicycle Lockers Bicycle Houses Induce demand Meet demand Influence change Service Delivery Bicycle Racks Uncovered capacity: 2,500 spaces Utilization 54% Proximity ~50% w/in 200 of building New: 30 C-C Test Rack Old: 10 C-C People are parking at the Tower with Madsen bikes, baby carriers on bikes, Xtracycles, and bikes with front racks and baskets. Service Delivery Bicycle Shelters Covered capacity: 2,200 spaces Utilization: 62% Proximity: 75% w/in 200 APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 6 of 28 6
Service Delivery Bicycle Lockers & Houses Bicycle locker stats: 640 locker spaces 240 house spaces Utilization 60 75% overall Location sensitive Administration Maintenance Other considerations Double overall capacity: Remove bike racks at surplus areas Replace bicycle racks with shelters or houses Increase the number of bike rooms in buildings Future State Supporting Efforts: Education & Programs Bike Classes Intro to bike commuting Rules of the road How to buy a bike Route planning Winter riding Bike maintenance Fix a flat labs Bike camping & touring 6 8 percent of participants identify as new to bicycling. APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 7 of 28 7
Supporting Efforts: Marketing & Outreach Supporting Efforts: Infrastructure & Planning Thank You! UW Transportation Services David Amiton damiton@uw.edu APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 8 of 28 8
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68% 66% 67% 64% 62% 62% 62% 60% 60% 60% 60% 58% 56% 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Telework, 5% Walking, 1% Bicycle, 3% Other, 2% Bus, 17% Vanpool, 2% Drive Alone, 60% Carpool, 9% APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 10 of 28 10
Eastside Ski & Sport Pedal Dynamics This is a working session, so bring your thoughts to help improve storage at current and future locations. APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 11 of 28 11
Potential Options We Considered Bicycle Cage Bicycle Lockers at OTC Bike lockers require 50% more space per bike than cages. Potential Items Considered within Bicycle Cages Stackable Bike Racks Floor Rack Storage Lockers Bike Stand Criteria for Buildings to be Selected. Criteria included: Building location of Bike to Work participants Building location of msbike alias members Building location of R-Trip participants Existing use of bicycle racks APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 12 of 28 12
Criteria for Placement of Bike Cages Proximity to shower/locker rooms Safety/Security Proximity to bike routes Capacity and ability to expand Area displaced by bike cage Cost Typical Layout Considered for Bicycle Cage in Garages APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 13 of 28 13
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Bike Rooms Bike Rooms Security High density rack options Layout issues Examples Security Shared-secure door or gate Lock shield and latch box (deter reach-in) Mechanical vs. electronic locks & keys Cameras and logging Sign / policy / education to deter tailgating Individually secured bikes and accessories Locking provision at each rack position Optional: Personal lockers for accessories APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 16 of 28 16
Security Panels, gate, lock Lock shield deters reaching through panels Panels: ornamental iron + expanded metal Security Panels, gate, lock Latch shroud box defeats dangling tools Security Panels, gate, lock Wired-in proximity reader APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 17 of 28 17
Security Panels, gate, lock Wireless lock management Self-contained smart lock (5 year battery) Security Cameras, signs Security Individual locking Locking options at each bike rack position APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 18 of 28 18
Security Individual locking Locking loop (fixed) Palmer Group Security Individual locking Locking arm (articulated) Palmer Group Security Individual locking Personal lockers for lights and helmets APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 19 of 28 19
High Density Rack Options Horizontal 1-tier Vertical staggered Horizontal 2-tier Horizontal 1-tier Vertical Staggered Horizontal 2-tier High Density Rack Options Horizontal 1-tier Vertical staggered Horizontal 2-tier HR Racks: Horizontal 1-tier Peak Racks Campus Rack Every other front wheel is raised so handlebars overlap APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 20 of 28 20
HR Racks: Horizontal 1-tier HR Racks: Horizontal 1-tier Handlebar overlap enables 15-18 spacing (vs. 24 ) HD Racks: Vertical Staggered 16 spacing Minimum clear height over bikes: 84 + Dero Ultra Space Saver APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 21 of 28 21
HD Racks: Vertical Staggered HR Racks: Horizontal 2-tier 15 18 spacing per level Minimum clear height over bikes: 102 + Palmer Group HR Racks: Horizontal 2-tier Palmer Group APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 22 of 28 22
HR Racks: Horizontal 2-tier Dero Layout: Dimensions Section width* Single-loaded aisle Double-loaded aisle Aisle width* Physical vs. effective (handlebars overhang wheels) Optimal vs. minimum (handlebars rotate to insert bike) Minimum clear height* Vertical staggered: ~ 84 2-tier horizontal: 102-108 * Product dependent Layout: Cross Section Example: Dero Decker (dimensions are product dependent) Aisle width Storage depth Clear height min desired Section width APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 23 of 28 23
Layout: Room Issues Access doors Location Swing Utility access Door swing Work area in front Areas of reduced clear height Obstructions (example: pillars) Layout: From Ideal to Real Doors? Windows? Utility Access? Clear Height? Awkward Corners? Manufacturer s spec Layout: From Ideal to Real Final CAD APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 24 of 28 24
Layout: Process Client s original sketch Layout: Process Follow-up requesting additional measurements Layout: Process Final CAD Drawing APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 25 of 28 25
Example: Standford PS-5 Example: Standford PS-3 Example: Condominium Bldg APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 26 of 28 26
Example: Office Bldg BEFORE Example: Office Bldg PREPARED Example: Office Bldg APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 27 of 28 27
Example: Office Bldg INSTALLED Wrapping up First THANK YOU Presentation is an intro to the building blocks from which a program can be assembled APBP also has available on-site seminars and workshops APBP Bicycle Parking Webinar Series Campus and Institutional Programs 4-10-2013 28 of 28 28